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Breast Awareness: Know What's Normal, Spot Changes, Act Promptly

Understand what is normal for your breasts, how to spot changes, and know what to do next for early detection of breast cancer. Men should also be breast aware. Learn about breast tissue and changes to look for. Report any changes to your doctor without delay. Stay informed about the NHS breast screening program for women and the 5-point Breast Awareness code. Discover three main risk factors for breast cancer and find more information on Breast Cancer Care's website or helpline.

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Breast Awareness: Know What's Normal, Spot Changes, Act Promptly

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  2. What is Breast Awareness? Know what is normal for you Know what changes to look and feel for Know what to do next

  3. Why be Breast Aware? Most common cancer for women in UK Early detection is vital Found by individuals or partner Men should also be breast aware

  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 What can be normal? All can be normal

  5. How to be breast aware No set way No right or wrong time Men should be breast aware Breast tissue

  6. Changes to look and feel for

  7. Changes to look and feel for

  8. Changes to look and feel for

  9. Changes to look and feel for

  10. Report any changes Without delay!

  11. NHS breast screening programme • All women aged 50 - 70 • Breast x-ray every 3 yrs • Breast aware between appointments • Ask for screening over 70

  12. Breast Awareness 5 point code • YOU should know what is normal for you • KNOW what changes to look for • LOOK and feel • TELL your GP about any changes straightaway • GO for breast screening when invited

  13. Breast Cancer Care - Three main risk factors Age • Gender • Family history

  14. More information… Breast Cancer Care Website: www.breastcancercare.org.uk Breast Cancer Care Helpline: Call our Helpline on 0808 800 6000

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